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We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.\n\nAre you fueled by a passion for technology and driven by the ambition to create innovative solutions?\n\nAre you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?\n\nIf you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Software Engineer on our Connect Software team.\n\nWe are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. Together we help Earth benefit from Space.\nRequirements\nWHO YOU ARE\nYou care deeply about your systems, your colleagues, and your users. You’re creative, analytical, and take initiative. You thrive both independently and in collaborative environments, and you’re eager to learn and grow.\nUS citizenship is required. Ability to travel is a plus. This role may include work outside standard hours due to mission-critical operations.\n\nWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW\nB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar experience\nProficiency in Java for backend development\nStrong communication and teamwork abilities\nMinimum of 2 years of relevant working experience\n\nBONUS POINTS\nExperience in API development using RESTFul (JSON/XML)\nExperience with Go, Python, and C++\nSolid understanding of database design, optimization, and management\nExperience with software development best practices including Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies\nExperience with containerization and orchestration tools\nCloud experience with technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes\nExperience in the space industry\nResponsibilities\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nThis is a unique opportunity to help build and maintain products that support the monitoring and control of ground station hardware. You will be part of a skilled agile development team with global team members. You will work in a dynamic environment and participate in the full software development life cycle of our products.\nOur customers trust us with their satellite communication. We build fast and reliable services and tools to ensure that satellite data is transferred safely to the customer. Satellite data has many purposes - from science lab results and earth observations to weather data and tsunami alerts. Our work matters to people and makes a difference in the world.\nAs a Software Engineer, you will:\nWork with the team on the design and development of antenna monitor and control services.\nSupport colleagues with scheduling, orbital launch services, and emerging technologies.\nDevelop and maintain high-quality code for new and existing software applications used to enable SSC’s services.\nContinually improve our processes for automated software testing and deployment through the exploration of emerging technologies.\nEnhance system observability by implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting.\nPromote and refine agile methodologies, principles, and values within the teams.\nSupport our customers' missions.\nBenefits\nWE OFFER YOU\n\nAn opportunity to be part of the exciting space industry and help Earth benefit from Space.\nAn excellent opportunity for personal development and challenging endeavors.\nThe opportunity to participate in international development projects with highly engaged teams.\nA workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world.\n\nBENEFITS PACKAGE\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nShort- and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nAccident and critical illness coverage\nPet insurance\n401(k) with company match + Roth 401(k) option\n\nLOCATION\n\nThis position is based in the suburbs of office Philadelphia, PA. Employees must be available to be in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week. Our new office is located in Spring House Innovation Park, a 133-acre research and business campus featuring a café, fitness center, conference facilities, outdoor patios, and walking trails - designed to foster creativity and collaboration.\n\nNEXT STEP\n\nIf this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t wait to apply! We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously.\n\nWe kindly ask that you submit only your resume when applying. By focusing solely on resumes, we can ensure a fair and streamlined recruitment process that allows us to evaluate your skills and qualifications directly and consistently.\n\nPlease be aware that this job posting may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. This helps us maintain a fair and efficient recruitment process, ensuring each application receives proper attention. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.\nThis is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment.\n\nWE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE\nSwedish Space Corporation (SSC) is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.\nWith local presence on all continents and about 700 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.\nWe help Earth benefit from Space. 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We own and operate the Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, with the aim of launching satellites in the near future.\n\nAre you fueled by a passion for technology and driven by the ambition to create innovative solutions?\n\nAre you ready to embark on an exciting journey with us to help Earth benefit from space?\n\nIf you answer yes to these questions, we invite you to seize the opportunity to make a significant impact as Software Engineer on our Connect Software team.\n\nWe are looking for a dedicated person who shares our core values of Customer passion, Care, Collaboration, Curiosity, and Courage. Together we help Earth benefit from Space.\nRequirements\nWHO YOU ARE\nYou care deeply about your systems, your colleagues, and your users. You’re creative, analytical, and take initiative. You thrive both independently and in collaborative environments, and you’re eager to learn and grow.\nUS citizenship is required. Ability to travel is a plus. This role may include work outside standard hours due to mission-critical operations.\n\nWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW\nB.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar experience\nProficiency in Java for backend development\nStrong communication and teamwork abilities\nMinimum of 2 years of relevant working experience\n\nBONUS POINTS\nExperience in API development using RESTFul (JSON/XML)\nExperience with Go, Python, and C++\nSolid understanding of database design, optimization, and management\nExperience with software development best practices including Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies\nExperience with containerization and orchestration tools\nCloud experience with technologies such as AWS and Kubernetes\nExperience in the space industry\nResponsibilities\nWHAT YOU WILL DO\nThis is a unique opportunity to help build and maintain products that support the monitoring and control of ground station hardware. You will be part of a skilled agile development team with global team members. You will work in a dynamic environment and participate in the full software development life cycle of our products.\nOur customers trust us with their satellite communication. We build fast and reliable services and tools to ensure that satellite data is transferred safely to the customer. Satellite data has many purposes - from science lab results and earth observations to weather data and tsunami alerts. Our work matters to people and makes a difference in the world.\nAs a Software Engineer, you will:\nWork with the team on the design and development of antenna monitor and control services.\nSupport colleagues with scheduling, orbital launch services, and emerging technologies.\nDevelop and maintain high-quality code for new and existing software applications used to enable SSC’s services.\nContinually improve our processes for automated software testing and deployment through the exploration of emerging technologies.\nEnhance system observability by implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting.\nPromote and refine agile methodologies, principles, and values within the teams.\nSupport our customers' missions.\nBenefits\nWE OFFER YOU\n\nAn opportunity to be part of the exciting space industry and help Earth benefit from Space.\nAn excellent opportunity for personal development and challenging endeavors.\nThe opportunity to participate in international development projects with highly engaged teams.\nA workplace characterized by an open atmosphere and proud employees all over the world.\n\nBENEFITS PACKAGE\n\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\nShort- and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nAccident and critical illness coverage\nPet insurance\n401(k) with company match + Roth 401(k) option\n\nLOCATION\n\nThis position is based in the suburbs of office Philadelphia, PA. Employees must be available to be in the office for a minimum of 3 days per week. Our new office is located in Spring House Innovation Park, a 133-acre research and business campus featuring a café, fitness center, conference facilities, outdoor patios, and walking trails - designed to foster creativity and collaboration.\n\nNEXT STEP\n\nIf this opportunity sparks your interest, don’t wait to apply! We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and interviews will be conducted continuously.\n\nWe kindly ask that you submit only your resume when applying. By focusing solely on resumes, we can ensure a fair and streamlined recruitment process that allows us to evaluate your skills and qualifications directly and consistently.\n\nPlease be aware that this job posting may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. This helps us maintain a fair and efficient recruitment process, ensuring each application receives proper attention. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.\nThis is a security-classified position and will require a background check prior to employment.\n\nWE HELP EARTH BENEFIT FROM SPACE\nSwedish Space Corporation (SSC) is a leading global provider of advanced space services, with more than 50 years of experience. We help space organizations, research institutes, commercial and institutional actors from all over the world to get access to space.\nWith local presence on all continents and about 700 committed employees, we offer specialist expertise in satellite communications and satellite control services, spacecraft operations, rocket and balloon systems, launch services and flight test services, as well as engineering, operations and consultancy services for space missions.\nWe help Earth benefit from Space. 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